Bonjour
Review Submitted: November 14, 2008
Date of Stay: August 2008
Yes there were a couple of cranes not too far away and some building rubble around, but this did not distract from the stunning view of the sea you see in the photographs.
We thought the villa was beautiful and the children made the most of the pool. The air conditioning at night made for an excellent night's sleep under warm duvets, as did the shutters.
The downside was that the villa is at the top of a very steep hill, after climbing which even the fittest in our party felt quite faint! It's a fair whack to the beach. Also we much preferred neighbouring Banyuls-sur-Mer to Cerbere, as it was slightly bigger and more atmospheric. We also got in a pickle trying to get a train to Barcelona, as the timetable just didn't fit in with our requirements and we ended up driving there. I wouldn't recommend that anyone unsteady on their feet stay at the villa; there are some steep, slippery winding stairs from the ground floor to the first floor, and all the floors are tiled. One of the bedrooms leads off a bathroom, which itself must be accesed via another bedroom and feels more like a closet and rather claustraphobic.
However, as long as you've got transport, the views presentation and facilities at the villa make up for these gripes.
Owner's Response: We are delighted to report that the crane in view has now been removed and the building has been completed leaving beautiful views of the sea and the coastline.
Cerbere is a small, traditional, french fishing village with a handful of restaurants and bars and a small beach and harbour. Other resorts along the coast are larger and busier - they are easily reached by car or train and are well worth a visit - Banyuls, Portes Vendres for its beautiful harbour and boats, Collioure for its medieval architecture and Argeles for its expanisve beaches. The drive itself along the Cote Vermeille is stunning. In the other direction, into Spain, there is the small market town of Portbou with its street market and restaurants. Once again the coast road winds around the mountainside and the views are magnificent.
The fourth bedroom has no windows and is accessed from the third bedroom and ensuite making it ideal and safe for young children. There are bunk beds in this room.
As ever a car makes life much easier.......
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